Trim And Tilt Service; Disassembly - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

Lubricate the angle adjustment rod with Triple-
Guard grease. Install the rod. Tighten the locknuts
to a torque of 20 to 25 ft. lbs. (27 to 34 N·m).
Loosen the manual release valve if necessary and
extend tilt cylinder rod to match with holes in
swivel bracket.
Apply Triple-Guard grease to upper pin and install
the pin.
Secure the cylinder pin with cotter clip.
Place trim/tilt wires in braided tube and install
through hole in the stern bracket.
Install connector on trim/tilt cable and reconnect
trim connectors to engine wire harness.
Release the tilt support and lower the outboard.
Tighten the manual release valve to a torque of 45
to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m).

TRIM AND TILT SERVICE

Disassembly

Thoroughly clean the unit before disassembling.
Scrub all outside surfaces with a stiff brush and
hot, soapy water to prevent surface dirt from con-
taminating internal parts.
Always use a lint free shop cloth when handling
power trim/tilt components.
If painting the unit is required, paint it after it is
completely assembled. Painting of individual com-
ponents may cause flakes of paint to enter the
hydraulic passages during assembly. Tape the
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trim/tilt piston rods before painting.
WARNING
There may be high pressure behind some
power trim valves. To avoid injury when
removing manual release valve, be sure to
cover valve with a shop cloth until the
pressure is released. Wear safety glasses.
IMPORTANT:
valve, relieve pressure by fully extending cylinder.
Screw the manual release valve in. Remove the
retaining ring using a small pick or screwdriver.
Discard the retaining ring.
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